EGPC — WICK
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ARP coordinates and site at AD |
Lat: 582732N
Long: 0030535W
Mid point of Runway 13/31. |
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Direction and distance from city |
1 NM N of Wick. |
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Elevation / Reference temperature / Mean Low Temperature |
126 FT / 14 °C / - |
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Geoid undulation at AD ELEV PSN |
167 FT |
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Magnetic Variation / Annual Change |
1.47°W (2022) / 0.23°E |
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AD Administration |
HIAL |
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Address |
Wick Aerodrome, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4QP. | |
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Telephone |
01955-602215 (Administration) 01955-607583 (ATC) 01955-607579 (SATCO) 01955-607596 (ATIS) | |
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Telefax |
01955-604750 (ATC) 01955-605946 (Administration) | |
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Type of Traffic permitted (IFR/VFR) |
IFR/VFR |
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Remarks |
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AD Administration |
Mon-Fri 1030-1730 (0930-1630); Sun 1430-1630 (1330-1530); and by arrangement with AD Operator (HIAL). |
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Customs and immigration |
By arrangement with HIAL or Far North Aviation. |
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Health and sanitation | |
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AIS Briefing Office | |
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ATS Reporting Office (ARO) | |
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MET Briefing Office | |
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ATS |
As AD hours. See also AD 2.18 |
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Fuelling |
H24 by arrangement with Far North Aviation. |
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Handling |
H24 by arrangement with Far North Aviation. Handling mandatory Out of Hours for aircraft not based at Wick. |
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Security |
As AD hours. |
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De-icing |
Operational hours. |
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Remarks |
This aerodrome is PPR. |
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Cargo handling facilities |
By arrangement with Far North Aviation. Nearest railway siding: Wick. |
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Fuel and oil types |
AVTUR JET A-1 , AVGAS 100LL Oil: All grades |
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Fuelling facilities/capacity |
Stored overground in tanks and bowsers. Delivered by bowser. |
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De-icing facilities |
By arrangement with Far North Aviation. |
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Hangar space for visiting aircraft |
By arrangement with Far North Aviation. |
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Repair facilities for visiting aircraft |
By arrangement with Far North Aviation. |
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Remarks |
Fuelling/Handling via Far North Aviation by Tel: 01955-602201, Fax: 01955-602203 or RTF (131.560 MHz callsign ‘Far Nor’). |
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Hotels |
Wick and surrounding area. |
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Restaurants |
Vending machines in terminal. |
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Transportation |
Car Hire and taxis available. |
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Medical facilities |
First Aid. |
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Bank and Post Office |
Wick. |
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Tourist Office |
Wick. |
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Remarks |
Aviramp, stair climber and wheelchairs available for passengers with reduced mobility. |
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AD category for fire fighting services |
RFF Category A4
RFF Category 4 Mon-Fri, Sun. |
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Rescue equipment |
Off road trailer unit for 1000 M response. |
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Capability for removal of disabled aircraft |
Limited. |
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Remarks |
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Type of clearing equipment |
Mechanical. Chemical de-icing/anti-icing. Surfaces de-iced/anti-iced with KAC/EG and/or NAAC. |
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Clearance priorities |
Runway 13/31, Taxiways, Apron, Airport domestic area. |
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Remarks |
Latest information from ATC, Tel: 01955-602215, Ext 583. |
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Apron surface and strength |
MAIN APRON Surface: Concrete and asphalt PCN 25/R/B/W/T NORTH APRON Surface: Asphalt PCN 20/F/B/W/T SOUTH APRON Surface: Asphalt PCN 10/F/C/X/T |
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Taxiway width, surface and strength |
Taxiway APRON-HOLD C: 14 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 14/F/C/X/T LOOP TAXIWAY |
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Taxiway APRON-HOLD E: 14 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 14/F/C/X/T LOOP TAXIWAY | ||
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Taxiway HOLD E-HOLD E1: 10.5 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 10/F/C/X/T LOOP TAXIWAY | ||
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Taxiway NORTH: 14 M Surface: Asphalt PCN 10/F/C/X/T HOLD D TO HOLD D1 BEFORE NORTH APRON | ||
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Altimeter checkpoint location and elevation |
Apron 118 FT |
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VOR checkpoints | |
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INS checkpoints | |
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Remarks |
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Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guide lines and visual docking/parking guidance system of aircraft stands | |
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Runway and taxiway markings and lighting |
Runway marking aid(s): 13/31 : TDZ markings, Runway designation, centre-line and threshold markings. |
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Runway light(s): 13/31: HI edge, threshold wingbar and stopend lighting. | ||
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Taxiway marking aid(s): | ||
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Yellow centre-line. | ||
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Stop bars and runway guard lights (if any) | |
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Other runway protection measures | |
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Remarks |
WDIs (LGTD): 582739.89N 0030543.69W; 582722.71N 0030526.06W. |
| In Approach/Take-off areas | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(EGPC7607) 13/APPROACH 31/TAKE-OFF |
TREE |
582747.87N 0030636.39W |
134 FT |
36 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7448) 13/APPROACH 31/TAKE-OFF |
WDI |
582739.89N 0030543.69W |
153 FT |
25 FT |
Yes Red Red | |
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(EGPC7050) 13/APPROACH 31/TAKE-OFF |
ANEMOMETER |
582735.72N 0030556.92W |
157 FT |
36 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPC7458) 31/APPROACH 13/TAKE-OFF |
WDI |
582722.71N 0030526.06W |
146 FT |
26 FT |
Yes Red Red | |
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(EGPC7059) 31/APPROACH 13/TAKE-OFF |
ANEMOMETER |
582716.85N 0030508.88W |
150 FT |
36 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPC7018) 31/APPROACH 13/TAKE-OFF |
VDF |
582714.31N 0030503.46W |
131 FT |
19 FT |
Yes Red | |
| In circling area and at aerodrome | ||||||
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| Obstacle ID/ Designation | Obstacle Type | Obstacle Position | Elevation/Height | Obstruction Lighting Type/Colour | Remarks | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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(EGPC7049) |
WINDTURBINE |
582927.78N 0030939.56W |
189 FT |
89 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC6081) |
LIGHT HOUSE |
582844.50N 0030303.17W |
199 FT |
71 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC6086) |
TELEGRAPH POLE |
582817.97N 0030421.97W |
180 FT |
37 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC6085) |
POLE |
582815.78N 0030424.65W |
176 FT |
33 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC6084) |
BUILDING |
582815.70N 0030423.54W |
178 FT |
35 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC1314) |
TELEGRAPH POLE |
582803.73N 0030922.36W |
225 FT |
31 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7028) |
TREE |
582710.84N 0030504.20W |
144 FT |
33 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7042) |
WINDTURBINE |
582620.94N 0031430.49W |
567 FT |
334 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7292) |
SILO |
582614.25N 0030730.44W |
200 FT |
66 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7298) |
FLOODLIGHT |
582614.02N 0030732.26W |
196 FT |
50 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7004) |
WINDTURBINE |
582612.63N 0031154.21W |
505 FT |
327 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7039) |
WINDTURBINE |
582610.95N 0031413.45W |
575 FT |
330 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7005) |
WINDTURBINE |
582606.78N 0031222.95W |
513 FT |
329 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7284) |
MAST |
582601.77N 0030511.25W |
208 FT |
106 FT |
Yes Red | |
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(EGPC7301) |
TREE |
582547.20N 0030710.31W |
233 FT |
65 FT |
No | |
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(EGPC7307) |
WIND TURBINE |
582507.42N 0030713.60W |
286
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119 FT |
No Yes | |
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(EGPC7279) |
MAST |
582337.91N 0030727.53W |
636 FT |
399 FT |
Yes Red | |
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Associated MET Office |
MET OFFICE ABERDEEN |
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Hours of service MET Office outside hour |
H24 |
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Office responsible for TAF preparation Periods of validity |
MET OFFICE ABERDEEN 9 hours. |
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Trend forecast Interval of issuance | |
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Briefing/consultation provided |
Self-briefing/Telephone provided by Far North Aviation or ATC. |
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Flight documentation Language(s) used |
Charts abbreviated plain language text. TAFs/METARs. English. |
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Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation |
Available on request from ATC. |
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Supplementary equipment available for providing information |
ATIS on 01955-607596 (H24). |
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ATS units provided with information |
WICK |
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Additional information (limitation of service, etc.) |
Outside aerodrome hours unverified automatic observation via ATIS on telephone number above. |
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Designations RWY Number |
True bearing |
Dimensions of RWY | Surface of RWY/ SWY/ Strength |
THR co-ordinates/ THR Geoid undulation | THR elevation/ Highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY | Slope of RWY/ SWY |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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13 |
126.97° |
1831 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCN 20/F/B/W/T |
582744.52N 0030607.61W 167.3 FT |
THR 113.5 FT TDZ 124.5 FT | |
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31 |
306.98° |
1831 x 45 M |
RWY surface: Asphalt, Grooved PCN 20/F/B/W/T |
582719.63N 0030504.53W 167.3 FT |
THR 114.3 FT TDZ 125.5 FT |
| SWY Dimensions | Clearway Dimensions | Strip Dimensions | RESA Dimensions, Overshoot / Undershoot | Location/description of arresting system | OFZ | Remarks |
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| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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150 x 150 M |
1749 x 280 M |
RWY 13 | ||||
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150 x 150 M |
1749 x 280 M |
RWY 31 |
| Runway designator |
TORA |
TODA |
ASDA |
LDA |
Remarks |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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13 |
1746 M |
1896 M |
1746 M |
1409 M | |
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31 |
1714 M |
1864 M |
1714 M |
1410 M | |
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31 |
1339 M |
1489 M |
1339 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway C. | |
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31 |
1087 M |
1237 M |
1087 M |
Take-off from intersection with Taxiway F. |
| RWY | Approach lighting Type/ Length/ Intensity | Threshold lighting Colour/ Wing bars | VASIS/ MEHT/ PAPI/PAPI Dist from THR | TDZ,lightingLength | Runway Centre LinelightingLength/ Spacing/Colour/ Intensity | Runway edge lighting Length/ Spacing/Colour/ Intensity | Runway end lighting Colour/ Wing bars | Stopway lightingLength/Colour | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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13 |
Centre-line with two crossbars. 330 M Light intensity high |
Light intensity high Green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 25 FT 120 M |
HI elev bi-directional with LI omni-directional component |
Red |
Red | |||
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31 |
Centre-line with two crossbars. 390 M Light intensity high |
Light intensity high Green wingbars |
PAPI Left / 3 ° 25 FT 138 M |
HI elev bi-directional with LI omni-directional component |
Red |
Red |
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ABN/IBN location, characteristics and hours of operation | |
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LDI location and lighting Anemometer location and lighting |
Anemometer: 582735.72N 0030556.92W (LGTD); 582716.85N 0030508.88W (LGTD) and 582718.19N 0030538.56W (LGTD). |
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TWY edge and centre line lighting |
CL : Green centre-line reflectors on loop from Main Apron to Hangar and North Taxiway. EDGE : Blue taxiway edge lights from Main Apron to Runway 13/31. Blue edge reflectors on all other taxiways. |
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Secondary power supply/switch-over time |
Yes/15 seconds. |
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Remarks |
Apron floodlights. Obstacle lighting. |
| Designation and lateral limits | Vertical Limits | Airspace Class | ATS unit callsign/ language | Transition Altitude | Hours of applicability | Remarks |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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WICK ATZ A circle, 2 NM radius, centred at 582732N 0030535W on longest notified runway (13/31) |
Upper limit: 2000 FT AGL Lower limit: SFC |
G |
WICK APPROACH English |
3000 FT |
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Service | Callsign | Channel/Frequency(MHz) | SATVOICE number(s) | Logon Address |
Hours of Operation | Remarks |
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APP |
WICK APPROACH |
119.705 |
Mon-Fri 1030-1730 (0930-1630); Sun 1430-1630 (1330-1530); and by arrangement with AD Operator (HIAL). |
ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours. | ||
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TWR |
WICK TOWER |
119.705 DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT |
Mon-Fri 1030-1730 (0930-1630); Sun 1430-1630 (1330-1530); and by arrangement with AD Operator (HIAL). |
VDF | ||
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AFIS |
WICK INFORMATION |
119.705 |
By arrangement outside hours of ATC. Normally, only available for SAR and Ambulance flights and aircraft in emergency |
Due to AFISO training and maintenance of currency, AFISO phraseology may be in use during ATC published hours, with ATC in attendance. | ||
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ATIS |
WICK INFORMATION |
113.600 Freq shared with VOR WIK. |
Mon-Fri 1030-1730 (0930-1630); Sun 1430-1630 (1330-1530); and by arrangement with AD Operator (HIAL). | |||
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OTHER |
WICK FIRE CHIEF |
121.600 Non-ATS frequency. |
Available when Fire vehicle attending aircraft on the ground in an emergency. |
| Type of Aid CAT of ILS/MLS MAG Var/VOR Declination | Ident | Frequency | Hours of Operation | Position of transmitting antenna coordinates | Elevation of DME transmitting antenna | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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VOR/DME 0.44°W (2027) 0.8°W (2022) |
WIK |
83X 113.600 MHz |
Mon-Fri 1030-1730 (0930-1630); Sun 1430-1630 (1330-1530); and by arrangement with AD Operator (HIAL). |
582731.74N 0030601.34W |
145 FT |
VOR/DME DOC: 100 NM/50,000 FT (160 NM/50,000 FT in Sector R331-001). |
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NDB (L) 0.42°W (2027) |
WCK |
344.000 kHz |
Mon-Fri 1030-1730 (0930-1630); Sun 1430-1630 (1330-1530); and by arrangement with AD Operator (HIAL). |
582648.11N 0030347.23W |
Normally radiates H24. Range 30 NM. Available for approach and landing purposes only during the hours of APP. |
Use of this airport by aircraft not able to communicate with ATC by radio is strictly PPR.
Aircraft that do not require the use of a licensed aerodrome and that wish to operate outwith the notified aerodrome hours of operation must comply with Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd Out of Hours Indemnity Scheme. Mandatory handling for Out of Hours applies to all aircraft not based at Wick. During periods when the aerodrome is snow closed to facilitate snow clearing and/or de-icing operations out of hours indemnities are suspended and no flights may operate. Details of the scheme and an application form can be obtained at: https://www.hial.co.uk/hial-group/general-aviation-4/1 or from HIAL Business Support Team, Email: bstdoccontrol@hial.co.uk.
Use of Wick aerodrome is subject to standard Terms and Conditions of Use, which can be requested from the aerodrome.
High visibility clothing must be worn airside at all times.
During periods of aircraft congestion on the apron, marshalling will be provided by HIAL.
Start-up requests are mandatory on all aprons.
Pilots must request and follow ATC taxi instructions.
Not applicable.
Except for light signals, ground signals are not displayed.
Pilots are advised to exercise caution as this aerodrome has a deer hazard, particularly during the periods of dawn and dusk, although patrols are mounted whenever the presence of deer is known or anticipated. Pilots are requested to report the location of any animals on the aerodrome to ATC.
In Winter months there is increased bird activity in the vicinity of the aerodrome due to over wintering geese.
Grass areas are soft and unsafe. Poor load bearing characteristics may be found on the runway/taxiway strips and the area adjacent to the apron. Only marked taxiway to be used.
Loop Taxiway from Runway 13/31 through hold C, B & A, and North Taxiway through hold D and D1, is restricted to aircraft with an outer main gear wheel span not exceeding 8 M. Loop Taxiway through hold E and E1 is restricted to aircraft with an outer main gear wheel span not exceeding 6 M.
Rotors running refuelling is available if Far North Aviation are provided with a copy of the Helicopter Operators written instructions regarding the aircraft, the required safety measures and the emergency procedures to be followed. All passengers must disembark before refuelling commences, unless in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the aircraft commander.
Runway departure restriction for aircraft requiring the use of a licensed aerodrome:
Runway 13/31. Except where an AOC holder has a less restrictive State authorised take-off minima, departures when the reported MET visibility is 400 M or less are not permitted.
Arriving aircraft on Runway 31 are required to backtrack and exit via Hold C. Pilots should commence backtrack as soon as practicable and successive inbound aircraft will be informed by ATC if required.
Departing aircraft are required to backtrack Runways 13 and 31 via Hold C. Backtracking should be as expeditious as possible. Pilots must inform ATC prior to entering the runway if they are aware that they will not be ready for departure on line up. Clearances or departure instructions will be issued during taxi.
The use of the airport for training purposes is subject to prior arrangement with ATC, Tel: 01955-602215, Ext 583.
Not applicable.
Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) for this aerodrome are established outside controlled airspace. See ENR 1.5.
Due to the proximity of the Shanwick Oceanic boundary to Wick, pilots must consider timescales for submitting an ’RCL’. Refer to ENR 2.2, paragraph 3.8.2 for details.
The pilot of a VFR flight experiencing communications failure should join overhead at 2000 FT and descend into the circuit pattern for the runwayin-use watching for light signals from the Tower all the while. Should a light signal not be forthcoming on turning onto final approach, the pilot should level off at not below 400 FT and fly parallel to the runway, and adjacent to the Tower, to attract attention.
Circuit Height: 1000 FT AAL unless directed by ATC.
Circuit Directions: Runway 13 - LH; Runway 31 - RH.
Joining instructions as directed by ATC.
Castletown (Disused AD) and Loch Watten lack conspicuity at night and are unsuitable.
Castletown (Disused AD) is close to the let-down pattern for Runway 13, the direct arrival to Runway 13, the missed approach procedure for Runway 31, and helicopters on HMRIs X-RAY and YANKEE.
Loch Watten is close to the let-down pattern for Runway 13 and missed approach Runway 31.
Details of VRPs are available in the consolidated 'Visual Reference Points List' published on the 'Digital Dataset' page of the NATS AIS website, www.nats.aero/ais.
During notified ATC hours of service:
A procedural ATS will be routinely applied to IFR flights. Pilots will be expected to accept levels, radials, tracks and/or time allocations that may require flight in IMC, to achieve planned deconfliction minima from other aircraft being provided with a procedural ATS;
Pilots must use conventional navigation aids when receiving a procedural ATS that includes deconfliction from other traffic, and not use FMS overlays for the purpose;
A basic ATS will be applied to VFR flights. Agreements may be requested which restrict aircraft to a specific level, level band, heading, route, or operating area for the purposes of co-ordination and/or to facilitate the safe use of airspace;
A pilot may request another ATS if considered more appropriate.
Outside notified ATC hours of service:
A basic ATS will be applied to SAR and ambulance flights by an AFISO.
Pilots of inbound IFR aircraft shall acknowledge receipt of the Transition Level on first contact with Wick ATSU. The Transition Level will be broadcast on ATIS.
Pilots are reminded of the proximity of the Moray Firth Transponder Mandatory Zone and of the pilot’s responsibility to remain clear of airspace for which they are not suitably equipped to enter. Many of the approaches to Runway 31 and most arrivals from the south east will enter the Moray Firth TMZ; as such pilots must state if they are not equipped to enter a TMZ to the relevant controlling agency.
Suitably equipped aircraft may access the Moray Firth TMZ without ATS approval although such traffic is strongly recommended to afford itself of an ATS from either Wick, Lossiemouth or Scottish Control.
The pilot of an aircraft that wishes to operate in the Moray Firth TMZ without serviceable transponder equipment as defined in GEN 1.5 para 5.3 may be granted access to the TMZ subject to specific ATC approval. This approval may be obtained with prior notice from Wick ATC or from Lossiemouth Departures. Pilots of departing aircraft from Wick AD without a serviceable transponder must notify Wick ATC of their transponder status on start.
Aircraft operators are responsible for the searching of any aircraft parked either overnight or within the demarcated area prior to departure.
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AERODROME CHART - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-2-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 13 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-1 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 13 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-2 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 13 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-3 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART DIRECT ARRIVALS TO VOR/NDB(L) RWY 13 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-4 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART RNP RWY 31 (CAT A,B,C) - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-5 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART VOR/DME RWY 31 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-6 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART DIRECT ARRIVALS TO VOR/DME RWY 31 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-7 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART NDB(L)/DME RWY 31 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-8 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART DIRECT ARRIVALS to NDB(L)/DME RWY 31 - ICAO |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-9 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 13 |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-10 |
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INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CODING TABLES - RNP RWY 31 |
| AD 2.EGPC-8-11 |
Not applicable